House of the Dragon Cast
HBO | Fantasy Drama | 2 Seasons | Created by Ryan Condal & George R.R. Martin
Set 200 years before the events of Game of Thrones, House of the Dragon tells the story of House Targaryen and the civil war known as the Dance of the Dragons, which tore the dynasty apart. Based on George R.R. Martin's "Fire & Blood," the series chronicles the beginning of the end of House Targaryen's reign over Westeros.
Team Black - Adult Cast
Emma D'Arcy
Queen Rhaenyra Targaryen
The rightful heir to the Iron Throne, Viserys's chosen successor
Matt Smith
Prince Daemon Targaryen
Rhaenyra's uncle and husband, ambitious warrior prince
Eve Best
Princess Rhaenys Targaryen
"The Queen Who Never Was," Corlys's wife
Steve Toussaint
Lord Corlys Velaryon
"The Sea Snake," wealthiest man in Westeros
Harry Collett
Prince Jacaerys Velaryon
Rhaenyra's eldest son and heir
Elliot Grihault / Oscar Eskinazi
Prince Lucerys Velaryon
Rhaenyra's second son (Season 1 / Season 2)
Team Green - Adult Cast
Olivia Cooke
Queen Alicent Hightower
Viserys's second wife, mother to Aegon II
Tom Glynn-Carney
King Aegon II Targaryen
Alicent's eldest son, disputed king
Ewan Mitchell
Prince Aemond Targaryen
Alicent's second son, rider of Vhagar
Phia Saban
Queen Helaena Targaryen
Alicent's daughter, Aegon II's sister-wife, dreamer
Rhys Ifans
Ser Otto Hightower
Hand of the King, Alicent's father
Fabien Frankel
Ser Criston Cole
Lord Commander of the Kingsguard, "The Kingmaker"
Young Cast (Season 1 - Episodes 1-5)
Milly Alcock
Young Rhaenyra Targaryen
The realm's delight, Viserys's beloved daughter
Emily Carey
Young Alicent Hightower
Rhaenyra's childhood friend, Otto's daughter
Key Characters
Paddy Considine
King Viserys I Targaryen
The fifth Targaryen king, whose succession sparks civil war (Season 1)
Matthew Needham
Lord Larys Strong
Master of Whisperers, "The Clubfoot"
Graham McTavish
Ser Harrold Westerling
Lord Commander of the Kingsguard (Season 1)
Sonoya Mizuno
Mysaria
"The White Worm," Daemon's former paramour, spymaster
Supporting & Recurring Cast
| Actor/Actress | Character | Role Description | Seasons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gavin Spokes | Lord Lyonel Strong | Former Hand of the King, Harwin's father | Season 1 |
| Ryan Corr | Ser Harwin Strong | "Breakbones," City Watch commander | Season 1 |
| Jefferson Hall | Ser Tyland/Jason Lannister | Twin brothers, Master of Coin/Lord of Casterly Rock | Both Seasons |
| Kurt Egyiawan | Grand Maester Orwyle | Grand Maester of the realm | Both Seasons |
| Anthony Flanagan | Ser Steffon Darklyn | Kingsguard knight | Season 2 |
| Abubakar Salim | Alyn of Hull | Sailor, Corlys's bastard son | Season 2 |
| Clinton Liberty | Addam of Hull | Shipwright, Corlys's bastard son | Season 2 |
| Tom Bennett | Hugh Hammer | Blacksmith, dragonrider claimant | Season 2 |
| Kieran Bew | Ulf White | Dragonseed claimant | Season 2 |
| Simon Russell Beale | Ser Simon Strong | Castellan of Harrenhal | Season 2 |
| Freddie Fox | Ser Gwayne Hightower | Otto's son, Alicent's brother | Season 2 |
| Gayle Rankin | Alys Rivers | Healer and woods witch of Harrenhal | Season 2 |
| Sam C. Wilson | Blood | Former City Watch, assassin | Season 2 |
| Mark Stobbart | Cheese | Ratcatcher, assassin | Season 2 |
| Phoebe Campbell | Lady Rhaena Targaryen | Daemon's daughter with Laena | Both Seasons |
| Bethany Antonia | Lady Baela Targaryen | Daemon's daughter with Laena | Both Seasons |
The Dragons
Team Black Dragons
- Syrax - Rhaenyra's dragon
- Caraxes - Daemon's dragon, "The Blood Wyrm"
- Meleys - Rhaenys's dragon, "The Red Queen"
- Vermax - Jacaerys's dragon
- Arrax - Lucerys's dragon
- Moondancer - Baela's dragon
- Seasmoke - Previously Laenor's, claimed by Addam
- Vermithor - Riderless, "The Bronze Fury"
- Silverwing - Riderless, claimed by Hugh
Team Green Dragons
- Vhagar - Aemond's dragon, largest living dragon
- Sunfyre - Aegon II's dragon, "The Golden"
- Dreamfyre - Helaena's dragon
- Tessarion - Daeron's dragon, "The Blue Queen"
Production Team
Ryan Condal
Co-Creator, Showrunner, Executive Producer
George R.R. Martin
Co-Creator, Executive Producer, Author
Miguel Sapochnik
Executive Producer, Director (Season 1)
Sara Hess
Executive Producer, Writer
Alan Taylor
Executive Producer, Director (Season 2)
Ramin Djawadi
Composer
Awards & Reception
Emmy Awards
- Outstanding Drama Series (Nominated)
- Outstanding Lead Actor - Paddy Considine (Nominated)
- Outstanding Supporting Actress - Milly Alcock (Nominated)
- Multiple technical awards
Golden Globe Awards
- Best Television Series - Drama (Nominated)
- Best Supporting Actress - Emma D'Arcy (Nominated)
Viewership Records
- Largest audience for any new HBO series
- Season 1 finale: 9.3 million viewers
- Most-watched HBO series globally
Future of the Series
House of the Dragon has been renewed for Season 3 and Season 4, with Season 3 currently in production. The showrunners have indicated the series will conclude with Season 4, completing the story of the Dance of the Dragons. Season 3 is expected to premiere in 2026, featuring major battles including the Battle Above the Gods Eye and the Storming of the Dragonpit.
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